Irish Examiner View: Putting on the green jersey to damage the Russian war effort

Simple measures such as wearing extra layers can reduce our dependency on fossil fuels.

General advice is to set thermostats no higher than 19C. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

A reduction in consumption of fossil fuels is the easiest direct way to damage the Russian war effort, but apart from general entreaties, there has been precious little leadership and direction to galvanise public support for that objective.

Significant backing needs to be there anyway if Ireland and the world are to meet challenging net-zero objectives.